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Burglars strike in Steinbach and Königstein – police are looking for witnesses!
Burglaries in Königstein: Unknown perpetrators broke into a bakery and supermarket. Information to the police desired.
Burglars strike in Steinbach and Königstein – police are looking for witnesses!
In the last week there have been several burglaries and other crimes in the Hochtaunus district that are keeping the local police on tenterhooks. The break-in at a daycare center in Steinbach was particularly noticeable, and was documented in detail by various media and authorities.
On Friday, July 4th, 2025, to Monday, July 7th, 2025, unknown perpetrators broke into the daycare center in Wiesenau. They searched an office and stole cash worth a total of around 300 euros. The material damage also amounts to around 300 euros. In this context, the Oberursel police are asking for information on (06171) 6240-0 in order to hold the perpetrators accountable. [news-stadt.de].
Attempted burglary in Königstein
The crime continued on Sunday, July 6, 2025. On Klosterstrasse in Königstein, two perpetrators initially tried to break into a supermarket, but failed and instead pried open the side door of an adjacent bakery. They stole cash from the salesroom. The two men are between 1.70 and 1.80 meters tall. Descriptions indicate that one of them was shirtless and had a red T-shirt tied around his head, while the other was wearing a black hoodie. Information about this incident is welcome from the Bad Homburg criminal police on (06174) 9266-0. presseportal.de suggests that it could be the same group of perpetrators that has been causing a stir recently.
Theft in Bad Homburg
Another incident occurred on Monday, July 7, 2025, when an e-scooter was stolen from Gonzenheim train station in Bad Homburg. The theft took place between 6:00 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. and the perpetrators were videotaped. The suspected perpetrator is around 30 to 35 years old, around 1.80 meters tall with a three-day beard, wearing a dark blue jacket and light-colored trousers. Information should be directed to the Bad Homburg police station on (06172) 120-0. news-stadt.de also reports an increase in thefts in the region.
Vandalism in Grävenwiesbach
There was also property damage on the same night. In Mönstadt, a district of Grävenwiesbach, a parked Seat Leon was significantly damaged, which corresponds to damage of around 5,000 euros. These acts of vandalism are part of a worrying development that the police are following closely. Those affected should contact the Usingen police station on (06081) 9208-0 with information.
Accident with a police vehicle in Bad Homburg
On Monday, July 7, 2025, there was also a traffic accident in Bad Homburg when a 73-year-old VW driver overlooked a patrol car while turning. There were no injuries, but the damage to the three vehicles was in the low five-figure range and the police car had to be towed away. The Bad Homburg police are leading the investigation. presseportal.de urges increased caution in road traffic.
Burglary statistics show that this type of crime is on the rise again in Germany, with 77,819 residential burglaries registered in 2023, an increase of 18 percent. Preventive measures and security advice from the police are therefore becoming increasingly important. home-insider.de recommends comprehensive security solutions to curb crime.
Current events show that there are some challenges in the region that affect citizens' sense of security. Actions and prevention are now required to avert further disaster.